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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 07:50 AM
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What is the best way to get more power, the car is still stock .
Adding to Turbo is not leagal in Finland, so something else, please

So, where to start, what manufacturer?

1st. Header ( TODA )
2nd. CAI ( AEM Cai V2 )
3rd. Dual exhaust ( Amuse titan, Fujitsubo )
4th. Apexi vafc II
5th. ??


Might this be recommened way to start?

I have asked this question before some of you but i would like to
have others options too.

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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 07:55 AM
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well since you can't have a turbo, im guessing that a supercharger is not an option either...
but anyway, you have a good start there, i think you should start with those mods you've listed, then go from there, IMO the amuse titan is awesome
good luck!
hope this helps...
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 08:41 AM
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your list looks pretty good there. that stinks you cant have FI in Finland.


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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 12:21 PM
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One consideration could be a new rear gear set. I believe there is a 4.44 and a 4.57 (I think there's even a 4.77). While these mods don't increase the engine's output, they make the output that's already there much more usable by use of gearing.

Also keep in mind that these modifications will cause you to shift more, and will throw the calibration of your speedometer off. You will also lose some top speed, and your engine will operate at a higher RPM for any given speed relative to stock. Oh, and about the speedometer thing, there is a device (commonly referred to as the "yellow box") that will correct the speedometer calibration. Hope this helps.
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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 08:04 AM
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THX a lot for your answer mate's
You help me lot!!!
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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 09:33 AM
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i totally agree with uncle fester with the gears being the best bang for the buck
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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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yep. gears is prob the best bang for the buck. the difference doesn't show up on a dyno since it basically increases the slope of your hp and torque by shortening the x-axis. it comes at a cost of more shifting (which i enjoy anyway, esp with an aftermarket exhaust) and a lower top speed (who really needs to do 166 anyway).

www.ricks2k.com

^ this guy has the 4.57 gears to be released at the end of the month. i plan to buy that and the reinforced diff to be installed after my sc and ac.
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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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i think the final drive is the best bang for the buck upgrade for the s2k....
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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 10:24 AM
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Originally posted by profpin
i think the final drive is the best bang for the buck upgrade for the s2k....

best bang would be Rick's final drive...next would be to have hytech make u a nice custom header & exhaust system..expensive but if u r a baller u can go it
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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 11:17 AM
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Gears
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